Local Farm Sanctuary Seeks Volunteers

The Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary is interested in engaging additional volunteers, ages 13 and older, to perform a variety of tasks at this working farm and private, nonprofit organization. The 11-acre sanctuary in Nokesville, VA shelters approximately 200 animals that have been rescued from neglect, abandonment or abuse. These include horses, sheep, pigs, donkeys, alpacas, cows, goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs and cats. The Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary offers chores for every skill, interest and age. These include feeding and watering animals, cleaning stalls and pens, sweeping, filling troughs and more.

“We are so grateful to each of our volunteers. These youths and adults play a highly valuable role in supporting the mission of the Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary,” said founder and Manager Renee Small. “Their generous commitment of time, and their compassion caring for our rescued animals, are essential to our operations within the community.”

Volunteers at the Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary are needed seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Volunteers can choose their schedules in terms of number of days and amount of time committed. Youth volunteers must be able to work on the farm property unaccompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers will be guided and supervised by on-site staff. Those interested in volunteering must first register for a tour of the Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary at:

https://www.hopeserenityfarmsanctuary.com/tour

The tour will provide an opportunity for potential volunteers to see the 11-acre farm sanctuary as well as meet some of the sheltered animals, other volunteers and staff. Following the tour, interested volunteers may schedule a Volunteer Orientation at:

https://www.hopeserenityfarmsanctuary.com/orientation

About The Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary:

The Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary is a private nonprofit organization and 11-acre working farm in Nokesville, VA founded in order to shelter rescued farm and other animals within a safe environment. The farm sanctuary is also dedicated to fostering positive and beneficial relationships among its sanctuary animals and the people who visit. The farm sanctuary serves the Metro Washington, DC community by providing tours, volunteer experiences as well as organized events and programs for youths and adults. Our visitors include families, school groups, disabled children and adults, veterans and active members of the military, first responders as well as other individuals. The Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary was originally founded in 2017 and is funded entirely through donations, noncash contributions and animal sponsorships. The Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary is managed by founder Renee Small and overseen by a board of directors. In 2021 the Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary was named Best Farm and Best Agritourism Attraction/Event by Inside NOVA Prince William County. Please visit www.hopeserenityfarmsanctuary.com for more information on the farm sanctuary.

Contact:

-Vicki Baker, PR/Media: 703-231-3545; vbaker703@gmail.com